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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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Scoped to James R Gibbs

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June 12, 1998 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Laurel Creek Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER REPAIRING BELT, WHILE TENSION ON ROPE HOIST WAS BEING RELEASED, THE HANDLE OF ROPE HOIST SLIPPED OUT OF CO WORKER OTHER EE S HAND STRIKING CITIM ON FOREARM AND CHEST.

August 21, 1997 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

East Star Mining Inc · Fall from machine

HANDLE SLIPPED OFF GRIP HOIST, EMPLOYEE FELL INJURIGN LEFT THUMB.

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